Automated Liquid Handling Robotic Workstation Supply

The contract entails the supply of a compact robotic workstation designed for the automated aliquoting of lithium heparin samples into Qiagen QTB tubes, with integrated capabilities for barcode identification, uncap and recapping, precise mixing, and no-drip pipetting to ensure sample integrity and operational efficiency. The system is engineered for high-throughput lab environments requiring accuracy, reproducibility, and minimal human intervention in sample handling workflows. Performance is expected to meet strict standards for contamination control and precision, particularly critical in clinical and diagnostic testing contexts where sample quality directly impacts test outcomes. The workstation is to be delivered and deployed at a performance location in Portland, Oregon, with the contract issued under the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 (36C260). Classified under NAICS code 333318 for laboratory machinery manufacturing, the agreement is structured as a subcontract, indicating it supports a broader procurement effort. The solicitation was posted in April 2026, signaling future procurement planning, and the equipment will be vital for modernizing laboratory automation within VA healthcare facilities to enhance efficiency and reduce processing errors in blood sample handling.